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Printabledrink boost or ensure (make sure you get the high protein ones) with every meal. eat stuff like breads, pasta, starchy foods like potatoes. i went from 166 lbs in march of this year to my current weight of 210 lbs (part of that is middle age metabolism slow down too  | |
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Fury said: drink boost or ensure (make sure you get the high protein ones) with every meal. eat stuff like breads, pasta, starchy foods like potatoes. i went from 166 lbs in march of this year to my current weight of 210 lbs (part of that is middle age metabolism slow down too
I was going to say the exact same thing; I did the same thing years ago to go from 150 to 200lbs, although it took me 3 years to get there. Abashed the Devil stood and felt how awful goodness is. | |
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meow85 said: So here's the deal.
I went to the Dr. for a physical today, and promptly got told that in spite of being overall a healthy weight for my height and body type, my body fat percentage is too low. I'm at 17% body fat, and the lowest percentage considered healthy for me (a female of child-bearing age) is 22%. He said I'm not in danger yet, but that if I lose much more I risk doing all kinds of damage to my body, which is definitely not the avenue I want to go down. I knew I was thin, but I didn't think I was that skinny. 
The good Dr. said I should make a serious effort to gain both muscle and fat weight. Sure, I say. Hell, winter's coming up, I'll need the extra insulation. 
So does anybody 'round these parts have any good tips or suggestions for a healthy way to gain weight? I don't eat much meat or animal products, and never pork, but would starting to drink milk be a good place to start? [Edited 10/11/07 2:31am] That sounds weird to me. I'd get a second opinion from another doctor. | |
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Also, if you do need to gain weight, consult with a doctor and a nutritionist. Let them design a program for you, and keep them appraised of your results. | |
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Cloudbuster said: Follow every meal and drink with a lard chaser.
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Uh. . . obviously you should ignore me and listen to your doctor, but. . . I think your doctor is wrong.
17% is not scary thin. If you're eating right and not suffering from any symptoms of malnutrition, there is NO REASON to worry about hitting some "ideal" that is based on. . .what? Different bodies are different. For a naturally thin person to gain weight is just as difficult as it is for a naturally fat person to lose it. It's probably not worth the struggle if you're healthy. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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To answer the question, if you actually want to increase calories in a healthy way, focus on healthy fats. Olive oil, avocado, nuts. . .one or all of those things can be condiments on damn near anything, and if gaining weight isn't a concern, then it's hard to overdo them.  oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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RodeoSchro said: meow85 said: So here's the deal.
I went to the Dr. for a physical today, and promptly got told that in spite of being overall a healthy weight for my height and body type, my body fat percentage is too low. I'm at 17% body fat, and the lowest percentage considered healthy for me (a female of child-bearing age) is 22%. He said I'm not in danger yet, but that if I lose much more I risk doing all kinds of damage to my body, which is definitely not the avenue I want to go down. I knew I was thin, but I didn't think I was that skinny.
The good Dr. said I should make a serious effort to gain both muscle and fat weight. Sure, I say. Hell, winter's coming up, I'll need the extra insulation.
So does anybody 'round these parts have any good tips or suggestions for a healthy way to gain weight? I don't eat much meat or animal products, and never pork, but would starting to drink milk be a good place to start? [Edited 10/11/07 2:31am] That sounds weird to me. I'd get a second opinion from another doctor. What's weird about it? I buy it -I've got ribs, collarbones, and pointy little hipbones sticking out all over the place. That, and I'm always freezing cold. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: Uh. . . obviously you should ignore me and listen to your doctor, but. . . I think your doctor is wrong.
17% is not scary thin. If you're eating right and not suffering from any symptoms of malnutrition, there is NO REASON to worry about hitting some "ideal" that is based on. . .what? Different bodies are different. For a naturally thin person to gain weight is just as difficult as it is for a naturally fat person to lose it. It's probably not worth the struggle if you're healthy. Thing is, due to health problems when I was a kid I was basically malnourished until I was 12 years old. And the Doc says I do have reason to be concerned if my weight drops any lower. I have no reason not to trust him.  "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Cloudbuster said: Follow every meal and drink with a lard chaser.
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